The Ibanez SR405QM 5 String is an absolute beauty Of a bass. The highly figured quilted maple top really stands out. You will have everyone asking about it. The dual Humbuckers give a great versatility in how many different sounds you can get out of it. The ultra-fast neck will keep you coming back no matter how many basses you have in your collection.

Ibanez Guitars - A Short History Of A Company With A Long History
If you wanted a total history of Ibanez you'd have go back to 1908 when a company named Hoshino began as a sheet music store and later music products distributor in Nagoya Japan.

If you wanted a little less completeness than that you'd go back about forty-five when Hoshino began distributing a Spanish guitar named Ibanez. Or perhaps you'd simply go to the Mid 60's when Hoshino, who by that time had purchased the rights to the Ibanez name, began shipping incredibly funky looking guitars to the United States, many of which were actually sold in department stores.

One final note...Ibanez is also one of the top selling bass companies in the world (in many places the top selling bass). Ibanez first drew attention in the 70's and 80's with its neck-thru Musician basses with active electronics. Today, Ibanez offers the huge number of 4, 5, and 6 basses in the Soundgear line, as well as the Ergodyne models, the basses of the future.

First time out of the box - straight to rehearsal and "WOW" what an easy transition. I was a little cautious at first; been playing Fenders for a minute or two and the narrow neck was a big question mark. Not a concern anymore; for a five string, the neck is perfect width for me and really smooth working up and down the neck. Great tones as well; was able to dial in that jazz bass sound fairly easy with some additional brightness to it. This may be the 5-string of choice for the near future. Can't forget about the look either... great finish; bought as a "scratch and dent" and I haven't found the flaws yet. Beautiful bass all around. Lastly - the shipping was phenomenal! Great experience with AMS... I'll be back!